The Role
- As an apprentice you will be learning from experienced engineers in a manufacturing environment whilst working your way through formal qualifications and building your skills as an engineer.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Aid the Maintenance Engineers, Engineering Team Leaders and Senior Engineering Management Team with planned and preventative maintenance and where possible the development of PPM’s.
- Aid in the resolution of machine breakdowns to ensure maximum line efficiency of the production process.
- Assist with project work as and when it is assigned.
- Attend college and complete all the necessary paperwork and assessments on time and to your highest possible standard.
- Accurately record in your Thistle training log all the courses and training you have completed.
- Work closely with your journeyman to ensure that all training requirements are met, and you are receiving a breadth of experience.
- Be responsive to feedback and ensure that you are implementing it to develop your engineering skills and knowledge.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of National 4, Intermediate 1 or Standard Grade Foundation/General Level Qualifications (must include Maths).
- Have good hands-on experience evidenced through the completion of Craft and Design or similar work at school.
- Mature candidates must evidence their experience or their desire to change career.
The Candidate
- Must be aged 18 years or older (or turning 18 by August 2026).
- Be passionate and enthusiastic about engineering.
- Have practical creativity, manual dexterity and the ability to handle tools.
- Have good problem-solving skills.
- Have a professional approach and attitude.
- Be a dynamic individual with plenty of drive and self-motivation who enjoys working within a team.
How to Apply
- If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please submit your CV with a covering letter to careers@thistleseafoods.com.